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Pay less on IA

Indian Airlines has introduced new promotional fares in economy class on the Bombay-Madurai, Bangalore-Mangalore, Madras-Trivandrum and the Madras-Calicut sectors till September 30.

  • The one way economy class fare from Bombay to Madurai is now Rs 4,410.

    IA operates a daily flight between Bombay and Madurai.

    • IC 671 departs Bombay at 0920 hours and reaches Madurai at 1240 hours.

    • On the return journey IC 672 departs Madurai at 1320 hours and reaches Bombay at 1640 hours.

  • The one way economy class fare from Bangalore to Mangalore is now Rs 1,740.

    IA operates thrice a week between Bangalore and Mangalore.

    • CD 7559 departs Bangalore at 0715 hours on Tuesdays, Thursdays and Saturdays and reaches Mangalore at 0755 hours.

    • On the return journey CD 7560 departs Mangalore at 0825 hours on Tuesdays, Thursdays and Saturdays and reaches Bangalore at 0905 hours.

  • The one way economy class fare from Madras to Calicut is now Rs 1,905.

    IA operates four flights a week between Madras and Calicut:

    • IC 985 departs Madras at 0630 on Mondays and Thursdays and reaches Calicut at 0730 hours.
    • IC 993 departs Madras at 1145 hours on Tuesdays and reaches Calicut at 1400 hours.
    • IC 995 departs Madras at 1135 hours on Saturdays and reaches Calicut at 1350 hours.

    • On the return journey IC 994 departs Calicut at 0915 hours on Wednesdays and reaches Madras at 1130 hours.
    • IC 996 departs Calicut at 0915 hours on Sundays and reaches Madras at 1130 hours.
    • IC 986 departs Calicut at 1715 hours on Wednesdays and Sundays and reaches Madras at 1815 hours.

  • The one way economy class fare from Madras to Trivandrum is now Rs 2,770.

    IA operates a daily flight between Madras and Trivandrum:

    • IC 931 departs Madras at 1000 hours and reaches Trivandrum at 1110 hours.

    • On the return journey IC 932 departs Trivandrum at 1715 hours and reaches Madras at 1825 hours.

These promotional fares are applicable to Indian passport holders only.


Age limit reduced for women senior citizens

Indian Airlines has reduced the age limit for female passengers, eligible for the senior citizens'discount from 65 years to 63 years. The fare for senior citizens is 50 per cent of the basic fare. The age limit for men will continue to be 65 years.


Changes!

Indian Airlines has made the following changes in the schedule of their flights in the Eastern region:


IA's Leela offer

Indian Airlines and The Leela Palace at Mobor in Cavelossim, Goa, have a special offer for passengers travelling to Goa and back from Ahmedabad, Bombay, Delhi, Madras, Bangalore and Cochin till September 30.

The Leela Palace, Mobor beach, Goa. Phone: 0834-746363.
Bombay. Phones: 022-6911220, 6911219. Fax: 022-6911462.
New Delhi. Phones: 011-3325553, 3325554


Seat+Bed

Indian Airlines has introduced the Indian Airlines Sleepovers, under which the airline offers hotel discounts to its passengers at New Delhi, Bombay, Calcutta, Madras, Bangalore and Hyderabad till October 31, 2000.

Simply show your IA boarding card and avail of benefits like a discount upto 50 per cent on hotel accommodation, free stay for accompanying spouse in New Delhi, Bombay and Madras, full American breakfast, at:

Reservations can be made before departure at:

Hotel Siddharth, New Delhi. Phone: 011-5762501.
Hotel Vasant Continental, New Delhi. Phones: 011-6148800, 6141177.
Hotel Ambassador, Bombay. Phone: 022-2041131.
Holiday Inn, Bombay. Phones: 022-6704444, 6204444.
Hotel Hindustan International, Calcutta. Phones: 033-2472394, 2802323.
The Park, Calcutta. Phones: 033-2493121, 2497336.
Radha Park Inn, Madras
Hotel Ashok, Bangalore
Atria Hotel, Bangalore
Grand Kakatiya Sheraton Hotel and Towers, Hyderabad


Fly away to the Far East!

Indian Airlines is offering all inclusive holiday packages to Bangkok, Singapore and Kuala Lumpur from New Delhi, Bombay, Calcutta, Madras, Bangalore, Ahmedabad, Jaipur and Goa. These packages are valid till March 31, 2001.


Kerala flyaway!

Indian Airlines is offering all inclusive holiday packages to Kerala from Delhi, Bombay, Bangalore, Madras, Trivandrum and Cochin. These packages are valid till September 30, 2000.

The airline has tied up with KTDC Hotels, Casino Group of Hotels, Poovar Island Resorts and Aquaserene Resorts to offer two nights, three nights and five nights packages. The packages include economy class return airfare, airport transfers, meals, half day sightseeing, accommodation and taxes.

Bangalore-Cochin-Bangalore

Madras-Cochin-Madras

  • The five nights six days KTDC package is priced at Rs 12,805 per person on a twin sharing basis. Children between six and 12 will be charged Rs 5,223. An extra adult will be charged Rs 10,900.

  • The two nights and three days Casino group package is priced at Rs 7,373 per person on a twin sharing basis. Children between six and 12 will be charged Rs 4,155. An extra adult will be charged Rs 6,023. This includes bed and breakfast only.

  • The five nights six days Casino group package is priced at Rs 12,398 per person on a twin sharing basis. Children between five and 12 will be charged Rs 6,555. An extra adult will be charged Rs 8,423.

Delhi-Cochin-Delhi

  • The five nights six days KTDC package is priced at Rs 23,128 per person on a twin sharing basis. Children between six and 12 will be charged Rs 11,819. An extra adult will be charged Rs 21,223.

  • The two nights and three days Casino group package is priced at Rs 17,696 per person on a twin sharing basis. Children between six and 12 will be charged Rs 10,750. An extra adult will be charged Rs 16,346. This includes bed and breakfast only.

  • The five nights six days Casino group package is priced at Rs 22,721 per person on a twin sharing basis. Children between six and 12 will be charged Rs 13,150. An extra adult will be charged Rs 18,746.

Bombay-Cochin-Bombay

  • The five nights six days KTDC package is priced at Rs 15,302 per person on a twin sharing basis. Children between six and 12 will be charged Rs 6,819. An extra adult will be charged Rs 13,397.

  • The two nights and three days Casino group package is priced at Rs 9,870 per person on a twin sharing basis. Children between six and 12 will be charged Rs 5,750. An extra adult will be charged Rs 8,520. This includes bed and breakfast only.

  • The five nights six days Casino group package is priced at Rs 14,895 per person on a twin sharing basis. Children between six and 12 will be charged Rs 8,150. An extra adult will be charged Rs 10,920.

Trivandrum-Cochin-Trivandrum

  • The five nights six days KTDC package is priced at Rs 10,035 per person on a twin sharing basis. Children between six and 12 will be charged Rs 3,453. An extra adult will be charged Rs 8,130.

  • The two nights and three days Casino group package is priced at Rs 4,603 per person on a twin sharing basis. Children between six and 12 will be charged Rs 2,385. An extra adult will be charged Rs 3,253. This includes bed and breakfast only.

  • The five nights six days Casino group package is priced at Rs 9,628 per person on a twin sharing basis. Children between six and 12 will be charged Rs 4,785. An extra adult will be charged Rs 5,653.

Bangalore-Trivandrum-Bangalore

  • The three nights four days Poovar Island Resort package for superior sea facing cottages is priced at Rs 9979 per person on a twin sharing basis. Children below 12 will be charged Rs 4,341. An extra adult will be charged Rs 7,590.

  • The three nights four days Poovar Island Resort package for floating cottages is priced at Rs 11,010 per person on a twin sharing basis. Children below 12 will be charged Rs 4,341. An extra adult will be charged Rs 7,590.

  • The three nights four days Aquaserene Hotel package is priced at Rs 12,359 per person on a twin sharing basis. Children below 12 will be charged Rs 5,976. An extra adult will be charged Rs 9,859.

Madras-Trivandrum-Madras

  • The three nights four days Poovar Island Resort package for superior sea facing cottages is priced at Rs 10,240 per person on a twin sharing basis. Children below 12 will be charged Rs 4,491. An extra adult will be charged Rs 7,850.

  • The three nights four days Poovar Island Resort package for floating cottages is priced at Rs 11,271 per person on a twin sharing basis. Children below 12 will be charged Rs 4,491. An extra adult will be charged Rs 7,850.

  • The three nights four days Aquaserene Hotel package is priced at Rs 12,620 per person on a twin sharing basis. Children below 12 will be charged Rs 6,128. An extra adult will be charged Rs 10,120.

Delhi-Trivandrum-Delhi

  • The three nights four days Poovar Island Resort package for superior sea facing cottages is priced at Rs 22,840 per person on a twin sharing basis. Children below 12 will be charged Rs 11,736. An extra adult will be charged Rs 20,450.

  • The three nights four days Poovar Island Resort package for floating cottages is priced at Rs 23,871 per person on a twin sharing basis. Children below 12 will be charged Rs 11,736. An extra adult will be charged Rs 20,450.

  • The three nights four days Aquaserene Hotel package is priced at Rs 25,220 per person on a twin sharing basis. Children below 12 will be charged Rs 1,3371. An extra adult will be charged Rs 22,720.

Bombay-Trivandrum-Bombay

  • The three nights four days Poovar Island Resort package for superior sea facing cottages is priced at Rs 14,188 per person on a twin sharing basis. Children below 12 will be charged Rs 6,761. An extra adult will be charged Rs 11,798.

  • The three nights four days Poovar Island Resort package for floating cottages is priced at Rs 15,218 per person on a twin sharing basis. Children below 12 will be charged Rs 6,761. An extra adult will be charged Rs 11,798.

  • The three nights four days Aquaserene Hotel package is priced at Rs 16,567 per person on a twin sharing basis. Children below 12 will be charged Rs 8,398. An extra adult will be charged Rs 14,067.

Cochin-Trivandrum-Cochin

  • The three nights four days Poovar Island Resort package for superior sea facing cottages is priced at Rs 7,040 per person on a twin sharing basis. Children below 12 will be charged Rs 2,651. An extra adult will be charged Rs 4,650.

  • The three nights four days Poovar Island Resort package for floating cottages is priced at Rs 8,071 per person on a twin sharing basis. Children below 12 will be charged Rs 2,651. An extra adult will be charged Rs 4,650.

  • The three nights four days Aquaserene Hotel package is priced at Rs 9,420 per person on a twin sharing basis. Children below 12 will be charged Rs 4,286. An extra adult will be charged Rs 6,920.

The KTDC package covers Hotel Samudra in Kovalam, Houseboat at Kumarakom, Tea County at Munnar, Balgatty Palace Hotel at Cochin and Aranya Niwas at Thekkady. Passengers can select any three properties from the above mentioned hotels. These packages are valid for flights from Delhi, Bombay, Bangalore, Madras and Trivandrum to Cochin.

The Casino group covers the Coconut Lagoon, Marari Beach, Hotel Casino and the Spice Village properties. These packages are valid for flights from Delhi, Bombay, Bangalore, Madras and Trivandrum to Cochin airport only.

The Poovar Island Resort, near Trivandrum, offer accommodation in sea facing or floating cottages. These packages are available for flights from Delhi, Bombay, Bangalore, Madras and Cochin to Trivandrum.

The Aquaserene Hotel, a five star luxury resort located 65 kms from Trivandrum airport offers a package to passengers taking a flight from Delhi, Bombay, Bangalore, Madras and Cochin to Trivandrum.

All above packages are valid for Indian passport holders only.

For further information or bookings contact the Indian Airlines offices or your nearest travel agent.


IA to resume Kathmandu flights

Indian Airlines has resumed its flights to Kathmandu from New Delhi and Calcutta. The Kathmandu flights had been suspended following the hijack of the Indian Airlines flight IC 814 from Kathmandu in December.


Majorda mazaa

Indian Airlines and Majorda Beach Resort in Salcette, Goa, have a special offer for passengers travelling to Goa and back from Bombay, till October 30.

The airline offers economy class airfare and three nights stay free at Majorda Beach Resort Goa for Rs 6,999 per person, for passengers booking a return flight between Bombay and Goa.

Children below six will not be charged for the hotel package; airfare extra. Children between six and 12 will be charged Rs 450 per night; airfare extra. An extra adult will be charged Rs 6,999 for the package with airfare.

The package includes Bombay-Goa-Bombay airfare, accommodation in a standard air conditioned double room for three nights and four days on a twin sharing basis, airport transfers, welcome drink on arrival, meals, free use of the swimming pool, gymnasium, steam and sauna, half day sightseeing tour, a boat cruise and taxes.

This package is applicable only to Indian passport holders.

Facilities at the hotel include a restaurant, a bar, a swimming pool, a foreign exchange counter and a travel desk.

Majorda Beach Resort, Majorda, Salcette. Phones: 0832-754871, 754871, 754873,754874. Fax: 0832-755382.
Eastern International hotels Ltd.,Balraj Sahani marg, Juhu Beach, Bombay. Phone: 022-6704444, 6904444, 6243912. Fax: 022-6701710, 6204452, 6244051.
New Delhi: 011-4621586, 4699421. Fax: 011-4623305.
Ahmedabad: 079-6462666. Fax: 079-6462395.


By the beach, cheap

Indian Airlines and Whispering Palms Beach Resort in Candolim, north Goa, have a special offer for passengers travelling to Goa and back from Bombay, till October 30.

The airline offers economy class airfare and three nights stay free at Whispering Palms Beach Resort Goa for Rs 11,915 per couple, for passengers booking a return flight between Bombay and Goa.

Children between two and 12 will be charged Rs 2,538 for the package. An extra adult will be charged Rs 6,850 for the package.

The package includes accommodation in a standard air conditioned double room for three nights and four days on a twin sharing basis, airport transfers, meals, access to the swimming pool, a half day sightseeing tour, a boat cruise on the Mandovi river and taxes.

This package is applicable only to Indian passport holders.

Facilities at the hotel include a restaurant, a bar, a swimming pool, a foreign exchange counter and a travel desk.

Whispering Palms Beach Resort, Waddy, Candolim beach. Phones: 0832-276431. Fax: 0832-276142
Bombay GSA: Nepal India Holidays. Phone: 022-5145381, 5122195. Fax: 022-5141841. Email:
Nepal India Holidays


Weather report!

Indian Airlines has introduced a special fog line at which passengers can enquire about flight delays caused by fog this season.

New Delhi airport now has a special cell that will impart information on fog delays. The cell will be open 24 hours and the number of telephone lines have been increased. Passengers may call:

In Bombay IA passengers can call:
  • 022-140 to make inquiries about flight departures and arrivals.
  • 022-142 to hear pre-recorded information on flight arrivals.
  • 022-143 to hear pre-recorded information on flight departures.


Check-in at the city

Indian Airlines has introduced the city check-in facility in Bombay, New Delhi, Calcutta and Madras wherein a passenger travelling with hand baggage only can check-in at the airline's city booking office upto two hours prior to the scheduled departure of the flight.

This facility is available for both economy and business class passengers on all IA and Alliance Air domestic flights. Passengers can check-in at the IA city booking office for flights departing on the same day or the next day.

Passengers travelling between the six metros -- Bombay, New Delhi, Madras, Calcutta, Hyderabad and Bangalore can also take advantage of the airline's return check-in and through check in system. Passengers can now check in once at the point of origin and collect their boarding cards for a connecting flight or for a same day return flight from the city check-in offices.

City check-in offices:
Bombay: 1st Floor, Main booking Office, Air-India Building, Nariman Point.
New Delhi: Safdurjung, near Safdurjung airport.
Calcutta: Airlines House, 39, Chittaranjan Avenue.
Madras: 19, Rukmani Laxmipati marg, Egmore.


More walk on flights

Indian Airlines offers walk on flights for the following sectors:

Passengers may arrive at the airport with an open ticket one hour before the flight takes off.


Walk on board. No reservations.

Indian Airlines has introduced the Metro Shuttle.

Indian Airlines will offers 10 flights between Bombay and New Delhi. At 0600 hours, 0700 hours, 0800 hours, 0900 hours, 1700 hours, 1800 hours, 1900 hours, 2000 hours, 2300 hours in both directions. And at 1300 hours from Bombay to New Delhi. And at 1500 hours from New Delhi to Bombay. The 2300 hour flight does not operate on Saturday or Sunday in either direction.

Passengers may arrive at the airport with an open ticket one hour before the flight takes off. If they do not get a confirmed ticket on the flight preferred or on a flight within the hour, they are entitled to afree ticket (the basic fare will be free).


New York to Tirupathi?

The new airport at Tirupathi has been inaugurated. The airport now has a 7,500 foot runway that can accommodate Airbus-320s and a large fully air-conditioned terminal building. The airport is also equipped with modern landing equipment and navigational and visual aids for all types of weather.

Indian Airlines has plans to link Tirupathi with other major metros although new flights have not been included in its flight schedule. However, Indian Airlines already flies to Tirupathi from Hyderabad.

CD 520 departs from Hyderabad at 1350 hours and reaches Tirupathi at 1445 hours on Tuesdays and Saturdays.

CD 519 departs from Tirupathi at 1550 hours and reaches Hyderabad at 1610 hours on Tuesdays and Saturdays.

The one way economy fare is Rs 2,410. Business class seats are not available on this flight.


Indian Airlines offers foreign passport holders a special travel card that allows unlimited travel on Indian Airlines flights within the country.

The Discover India pass is priced at US $ 750 which will allow them unlimited economy class travel on all domestic Indian Airlines services. The pass is valid for 21 days from the first flight taken. And US $ 500 for 15 days. However, no stop may be visited more than once, except when passengers wish to take a connecting flight.


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